Nina Diana, chair of the South African Renal Congress, signs the ISN petition The ISN has launched a petition to raise the profile of kidney disease and help address its growing global burden. The ISN has created a social media toolkit to help you easily share and promote the global petition for kidney health across your...
The ISN is excited to welcome 39 newly matched pairs to the ISN Mentorship Program. The program continues to foster meaningful global connections among ISN members, helping mentees grow professionally while mentors refine their leadership and guidance skills. The ISN Mentorship Program Advisory Group expertly matched the latest pairs, bringing together members from 24 countries...
Please join us in congratulating and welcoming 12 new ISN Fellows for 2024. Get to know the ISN Fellows here These talented early-career professionals are set to receive specialized training for up to 12 months, primarily at renowned ISN Regional Training Centers. Equipped with new skills, these fellows will return to their home regions to help drive...
The ISN supports a range of educational initiatives that bring expert faculty to nephrology meetings worldwide, fostering the global exchange of clinical knowledge and research insights. Are you in Bangladesh or Sri Lanka this November? Enjoy these opportunities to engage with ISN-supported events in your region! 20th Annual Convention & Scientific Seminar of the Kidney Foundation...
The ISN has added two new webinars to its Rare Kidney Disease Toolkit, focusing on immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) and C3 glomerulopathy (C3G). These expert-led sessions offer valuable insights into diagnosing, managing, and treating these rare but challenging kidney diseases. Watch "Advancements in C3 Glomerulopathy (C3G)," featuring David Kavanagh (UK), Alison Ma (Hong Kong), and...
Kidney International® NAVKIDS2: A Lesson in Matching Outcomes Measures to Interventions The Randomized Controlled Trial (NAVKIDS2) of a Patient Navigator Program Created for Children With Chronic Kidney Disease These two studies evaluate a patient navigation program for children from disadvantaged backgrounds with chronic kidney disease (CKD), aiming to improve access to evidence-based care. While the patient navigation...
The deadline to apply for positions within ISN committees and working groups is fast approaching! Don’t miss your chance to contribute to the future of global kidney care by applying or nominating a colleague by 5 p.m. CEST on October 18, 2024. These roles offer a valuable opportunity to collaborate with global experts and shape...
In September, the ISN had a powerful presence at UNGA79, successfully raising awareness of the human and economic burden of kidney disease while garnering support from Member States to promote kidney health within the broader noncommunicable disease (NCD) agenda. The ISN’s aims at the event were threefold: Raise awareness about the urgent need to prioritize kidney...
Effect of Alcohol-Mediated Renal Denervation on Blood Pressure in the Presence of Antihypertensive Medications: Primary Results From the TARGET BP I Randomized Clinical Trial Kandzari et al, Circulation, 2024 Jun 11;149(24):1875-1884 ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus coordinator Megan Borkum summarizes the design and outcomes of one of the latest ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus (GTF) selections. Summary: The TARGET...
In this episode, CME Program committee member Urmila Anandh discusses the value of the ISN Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program with CME committee deputy chair Adrian Liew. ISN Fellowship committee chair Rümeyzameza Kazancioglu, who has spoken at numerous ISN-supported meetings, and Jaime Restrepo, a Latin America Regional Board member and CME Program recipient, also...
The clinical trials workshop will be held on February 5, 2025, at the Pride Plaza Aerocity in New Delhi, India, directly preceding the ISN World Congress of Nephrology 2025 (WCN’25) from February 6-9, 2025. It is organized by the ISN-ANIO committee, a collaboration between the ISN and the American Nephrologists of Indian Origin (ANIO) This...
In August, an important milestone in kidney care took place in Western South Vietnam when the Kien Giang General Hospital (KGH) received its first-ever training courses in general nephrology and dialysis, and brain death donors. Pre-existing regional challenges This double-course initiative was significant both for its scope and because it marked the first time clinicians from...
By Ahad Qayyum (Pakistan) The ISN has long considered capacity-building and education for young nephrologists a key priority. The Young Nephrologists Committee (YNC) has played a significant role in ISN initiatives that help its members improve their scientific writing skills, interpret data, and build a professional network. Recent initiatives include an ongoing webinar series to...
The BMJ has published the paper, "Progress of Nations in the Organisation of, and Structures for, Kidney Care Delivery Between 2019 and 2023: Cross-Sectional Survey in 148 Countries" by Okpechi et al. Using data from the ISN Global Kidney Health Atlas (GKHA) 2019 and 2023 reports, the study analyzed changes in the availability of kidney...
The ISN recognizes the urgent need for sustainable kidney care that ensures environmental responsibility and long-term viability. From fostering innovation in low-resource settings to building partnerships for green solutions, here are five key ways the ISN is advancing sustainable kidney care worldwide Leading the GREEN-K initiative The ISN-led Global Environmental Evolution in Nephrology and Kidney Care...
The ISN warmly congratulates the following researchers who received grants from the ISN Clinical Research Program to undertake vital research to advance kidney care in their communities. Michael Alao (Nigeria) "Neonatal AKI Continuum Study: A Multicenter, Longitudinal Study in Nigeria" Zulfitri Azuan Mat Daud (Malaysia) "Mobile App to Improve Nutrition Literacy Among CKD" (co-sponsored by the Asian Pacific...
ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus Subgroup member Marimar Contreras Nieves summarizes the design and outcomes of one of the latest ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus (GTF) selections. The Efficacy and Safety of Sertraline in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients With Depression: A Randomized Controlled Study Zhang et al., J Affect Disord, 2024 May, 1:353:60-66 Summary This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of...
Faculty and delegates at the East African Nephropathology Workshop In August 2024, the ISN Continuing Medical Education Program (CME) supported the East African Nephropathology Workshop organized by the Kenya Renal Association. Held in Nairobi, Kenya, the event welcomed delegates from Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ethiopia in person and online. The event aimed to strengthen regional...
Kidney International® Repurposing Drugs for Diseases Associated With Podocyte Dysfunction Podocyte disorders often lead to chronic kidney disease and kidney failure, with current treatments relying on nonspecific immunosuppressants that have serious side effects. Recent advances in understanding the molecular mechanisms of podocyte injury offer new opportunities, including the potential to repurpose existing FDA-approved drugs for kidney-related uses. This...
The ISN has launched an online petition calling on all to join forces toward elevating kidney disease as a global health priority. We want 1 million signatures by the end of the year – and we need your support! Read more about the petition and add your signature Kidney disease is one of the leading causes...
